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  1. Newly Updated AAV Data Hub!

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    Blog Post
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    Feb. 7, 2023, 2:15 p.m.
    [email protected] to learn more. A great submission includes: Images that clearly show viral spread and...reports presented by the submitting scientists, learn more about the AAV Data Hub, and hear the incredible...cellular tropism* (min. 300 dpi, PNG format) At least two replicates of your experiment* Functional data...serotype An abstract that summarizes your experiment clearly and concisely* *required for a DOI. Reports that...
  2. Plasmid Grant to Aid Cervical Cancer Screening in Ghana

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    Blog Post
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    Nov. 8, 2016, 3:30 p.m.
    ...Blog Learn How We Raised Money for Rare Disease at the Superhero 5k Find New Cancer Resources Learn About...wrote in her application, “Cervical Cancer is the leading cause of cancer related morbidity and death among...researchers who need them the most. Check back here to learn more about future awardees and their inspiring research...Resources on Addgene.org Check out our Cancer Pages Learn about Global Plasmid Distribution ...
  3. CRISPR Methods for Bacteria: Genome Engineering, CRISPRa, CRISPRi, Base Editing, and More

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    Blog Post
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    Sept. 28, 2020, noon
    ...E. coli and other bacterial species. Read on to learn about the tools available for bacteria and some ... and the wild-type sequence persists, Cas9 will cleave the gene of interest, inducing a lethal DSB.   ...systems adapted for eukaryotes in that Cas9-mediated cleavage induces HDR to directly modify a given gene. CRISPR-tranposons...tightly controlled, Tet responsive promoters to avoid leaky activation of the system. Mobile CRISPRi for Gram-negative...VA, Marraffini LA (2014) Exploiting CRISPR-Cas nucleases to produce sequence-specific antimicrobials. Nat...antimicrobials using efficiently delivered RNA-guided nucleases. Nat Biotechnol 32:1141–1145 . https://doi.org... Blog Check out our CRISPR Featured Topic Page Learn more about Cpf1 Find out about CRISPR Multiplexing...
  4. Making Career Development an Integral Part of the Science Training System

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    Feb. 25, 2021, 2:15 p.m.
    ... trainer” programs.  Please join us for the pd|hub Workshop Report Public Release Event scheduled for ...student or postdoc ends up in a lab where they can learn the plus skills needed to succeed on the career ...project and the findings were captured in this just released report “Enhancing Dissemination of Evidence-Based...for March 4th from 2:30-4:00 pm ET.  You can learn more about the report's recommendations and join with...
  5. Microbes: Look, Listen, and Tell

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    Aug. 28, 2018, 12:04 p.m.
    ...world After learning about using sound to visualize bacteria in the lab, I was excited to learn about creative...Fluorescent Protein Resources and get started!  I learned a lot about creative ways to do science communication...communication and outreach - if you'd like to learn more about Science communication check out these SciComm...CRISPR Methods for Bacterial Genome Engineering Learn about Science Communication using Twitter  Resources...
  6. Designer PUF Proteins for Any RNA Target

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    Blog Post
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    June 17, 2014, 7:57 p.m.
    ...technology, the ability to direct enzymes – from nucleases to transcription factors – to specific sequences...a cell. Thanks to the work of Huimin Zhao and colleagues, we now have just the tool…designer PUF proteins...possibilities with PUF proteins The tool she and her colleagues led by Zhao described and demonstrated in a report...notes that for reasons that are not yet entirely clear some PUF proteins lose their solubility. Her lab...This isn’t the final version,” she said. “If we learn how to make the library even better, we would be...
  7. Antibodies 101: Multiplex Immunofluorescence

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    May 23, 2023, 1:15 p.m.
    ...the sample, either by chemical treatment or photobleaching or by stripping out the antibodies, then start... (magenta), anti-AnkyrinG (green), and Hoechst nuclear stain (cyan). Panels C1-C3 show magnified detail... et al., 2021) for more guidelines for creating clear and informative figures. Pro-tip! If you find yourself...antibody, it should get completely washed away and leave no signal. If you see lots of extra signal in these...have questions or any favorite tips and tricks, leave a comment below. Happy imaging! References and ...Wissink, E. M., & Weissgerber, T. L. (2021). Creating clear and informative image-based figures for scientific...
  8. Management for Scientists: Seeking Feedback

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    Jan. 8, 2015, 2:34 p.m.
    ...directly with one another – not just with the team leader. There is no way a manager can be efficient without...Harvard Medical School researcher Connie Cepko to learn about her management style.   Seeking feedback frequently...feedback and so receives this valuable input from at least some employees. Watch out for "information allies...feedback, but shouldn't be the only way.   From a colleague: MBWA "Manage By Walking Around" – don't hide ...Method. P = demonstrate patience, pause; A = ask at least one question to clarify the situation; C = confirm...
  9. SciComm with the Experts at Science in the News Part 2

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    Blog Post
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    April 27, 2017, 2:30 p.m.
    ...continuity - two lead organizers on each program, one junior and one senior.  To learn more about the STIN's...generation of science communicators. In this chapter we learn about some of their events - science seminars, science...achieving success. Chapter 9: Science by the Pint - We learn why a "Science by the Pint" event is the best way...about starting your own SciComm organization and to learn about some of SITN's other initiatives, email sitnboston...
  10. "What Makes a Good Mentor?" and 6 More FAQs About Science Mentoring

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    Blog Post
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    Dec. 17, 2013, 2:47 p.m.
    ...productive relationships. I will be sharing what I’ve learned along the way in this ongoing series of blog posts...Harvard Medical School researcher Connie Cepko to learn about her mentoring style. Top 7 questions scientists...well as) their own.” “Someone to act as your ‘cheerleader’ – inspire you.” “Also a mentor can give you ...reach your goals Listens well and communicates clearly and openly Gives honest feedback without ever being... of, and to respect my students as developing colleagues even as I reinforce the necessary power dynamic...
  11. Working 9-5: an Addgene Co-op

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    Blog Post
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    June 2, 2022, 2:15 p.m.
    ...Northeastern University, you are expected to spend at least one semester (the majority spend two to three) working...much less specific overview. It was immediately clear that Addgene wanted to ensure applicants understood...in a brief fifteen minute interview. I remember leaving the interview hopeful to continue on in the process...spent a lot of time shadowing members of my team to learn what I was to do for my time at Addgene. This training...not been the case for me at Addgene. There is a clear effort to make sure people feel connected.    As...
  12. Supporting Rare Disease Research with BeHeard 2017

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    July 20, 2017, 2:30 p.m.
    ... two labs through the BeHEARD Award. Read on to learn how plasmids from Addgene will be used to accelerate...the molecular mechanisms behind the disease are unclear. Dr. Di Schiavi plans on using C. elegans as a ...treatments for peritoneal mesothelioma. Dr. Nabavi and colleagues have compiled data from primary peritoneal mesothelioma...validate these candidate genes and allow Nabavi and colleagues to prioritize which genes they will use to develop...deserve a voice. Check back with Addgene often to learn of future rare disease research funding opportunities...
  13. 6 Steps to Submitting a Resume That Gets Seen

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    Blog Post
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    July 9, 2015, 2:30 p.m.
    ...that you could meet with learning (scientists are trained to be good at learning new things—this is a strength...specifically in the position. We frequently receive clearly generic cover letters that expound on bench skills...experience. Most Addgene PhD level job descriptions clearly describe that the roles do not involve bench research...relatives to network your way to a hiring manager. Learn to confidently describe your strengths in your resume...
  14. 9 Tips to Achieve Success in Academia

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    April 1, 2014, 5:33 p.m.
    ...to maximize productivity and success? We asked leading professors for their top 3 tips. Tom Ellis 1....fluke.” 3. Engage in various projects and help colleagues with their work. “Your one project may be awesome... Ellis recommends that a student interested in leaving academia should present their research at conferences...students to have: working to deadlines, writing up clear and attractive reports, being good at presentations...connected to scientists and use the skills they learned during their studies. They suggest that you make...
  15. FLEx Technology and Optogenetics: Flipping the switch on gene expression with high spatial and temporal resolution

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    Oct. 17, 2019, 12:28 p.m.
    ...Deubner et al., 2019). For example, Taylor and colleagues used rAAV FLEx-based vectors to study the neural...). Not so long ago, however, it was completely unclear which subpopulation of DA neurons could activate...aversive stimuli. In a recent paper, de Jong and colleagues used rAAV FLEx-based vectors to answer this question...containing FLEx technology. Read the genOway press release for more information. References Abdallah, Khaled...hippocampal interneurons that express corticotropin‐releasing hormone." Hippocampus 26.1 (2016): 41-53. PubMed...PMCID: PMC4166436. Resources on the Addgene blog Learn more about FLEx vectors Download our Plasmids 101...
  16. Genetically-encoded Sparse Cell Labeling - A SPARC of Innovation

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    Blog Post
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    May 21, 2020, 1:15 p.m.
    ... Addgene blog Learn about Gateway cloning Read about genome engineering in flies Learn more about controlling...HDVR (2X Hepatitis Delta Virus Ribozyme), a self-cleaving ribozyme. In the second-generation SPARC2 system...HDVR is placed upstream of the second attP site to cleave and inactivate any read-through transcripts of ... efficiency of recombination and preferentially leads to gene constructs where the stop cassette remains...
  17. Running for Rare Disease, Running for FOP, Running for AJ

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    Blog Post
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    Sept. 15, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...awareness of FOP. Please consider running with us or making a donation via the link below. Please continue to...being with the company for about six months, I learned there was a Genzyme-based running team called Running...Second, Addgene will be hosting the AJ’s Boston League team (Contributing many new heroes to the team ...years. Additional Resources on the Addgene Blog Learn about Addgene's Previous Work with Rare Disease ...
  18. Addgene @ Keystone: Thoughts on Precision Genome Engineering and Synbio

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    Jan. 15, 2015, 1:50 p.m.
    ...engineering from ZFNs through TALENs and CRISPR-Cas nucleases, provided important context for the rest of the...reagents so freely with the academic community has clearly made a huge impact on this field. Advances in ...described a chimeric Cas9 that is improving the nuclease specificity dramatically and reducing off-target... service questions for nearly 7 years, and my colleagues and I have an internal motto for scientists who..., and I found myself extremely grateful to my colleague Jason for choosing Simon Singh's "The Code Book...
  19. Why Add Sucrose? Improved Yields for Adeno-associated Virus Preparation

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    Dec. 13, 2018, 1:14 p.m.
    ...Additional resources on Addgene.org Learn about Addgene's viral service Learn about viral production Find viral...incorporate into their own labs. This week we are pleased to announce the submission of the results of our... cells (Vandenberghe, 2010). Rather than being released into the cell culture supernatant, the viral particles..., Luk H., et al. "Efficient serotype-dependent release of functional vector into the culture medium during...
  20. Hot Plasmids September 2018 - Optogenetics, RNA Localization, Fluorescent Protein, and Base-editing Tools

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    Sept. 18, 2018, 1:33 p.m.
    ...ever like to write about a recent plasmid deposit please sign up here.   Listen this episode of Hot Plasmids...contain a smaller RNA tag, are less prone to photobleaching, and achieve better signal in vivo as compared...increasing the brightness. Arne Fabritius and colleagues started with the FP mNeptune684 (originally described... rapid quantification of base-editing and Cas9 cleavage activity Article contributed by Angela Kaczmarczyk...show that the ACE reporter can also quantify Cas9 cleavage, thus exhibiting its versatile utility in quantifying...
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